Recent/Suggested in Windows Search


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CrazyBob126

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So I noticed that when I open Windows Search, sometimes it shows my recently opened/searched items but other times it only shows suggested apps. I don't think I've changed any significant Windows settings.

I remember this weird switching happening occasionally on Windows 10 as well.

Does anyone know under what circumstances will Windows Search show "Recent" or "Suggested"?

Here are two pictures I found on the web.
windows-11-search-highlights.jpg
Windows-11-Search-interface.jpg
 

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glasskuter said:
See if this answers your question.
www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Search Highlights graphics icon on the taskbar Search Box for your account or all users in Windows 11. Search Highlights will show an icon or graphics on the right side of the Search Box on the task bar by default. Starting with Windows...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
Click to expand...
Nah. I am referring to what is shown in the left half.
20230613073535.png20230613073545.png
 

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Enable or Disable Recent Search History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off save search history on this device for your account in Windows 11. Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search saves your recent...
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You can also stop showing recent in file explorer if you wish. Add or Remove Recent Files in File Explorer Home in Windows 11 Tutorial
 

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    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9168
glasskuter said:
www.elevenforum.com

Enable or Disable Recent Search History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off save search history on this device for your account in Windows 11. Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. Windows Search saves your recent...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

You can also stop showing recent in file explorer if you wish. Add or Remove Recent Files in File Explorer Home in Windows 11 Tutorial
Click to expand...
Hmm, weird. I've never toggled this before, and it's ON by default, but Windows Search would sometimes show Suggested to me instead of Recent.
 

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I know this is old but any fix for this?
 

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